Superintendent's Blog

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

New Hires for 2012-2013

It is my pleasure to introduce the new hires for the 2012-2013 school year by the St. Ignatius School District #28. We are excited about the expertise and passion that they will bring in serving our students in the year to come.

Activity Director: Mr. Richard Ferris
Math/Instructional Facilitator: Mr. Richard Ferris
Elementary Physical Education & Health/Instructional Facilitator: Mr. Marc Cutler
Elementary Math & Literacy Support Specialist: Mrs. Kirstin Hawkaluk
High School Head Cross-Country Coach: Mr. Marc Cutler
Middle School Boys Basketball: Mr. Dan Durglo
Middle School Girls Basketball: Ms. Leah Dahlin

Please give these individuals a warm Mission welcome when the opportunity arises.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bulldog Activities and Athletics Blog Site

The District has just created a blog for our Extra-Curricular Activities program. The blog will contain important information for both players and parents throughout the year. Coaches will post practice schedules, game departure times and game results. Summer camps and open gym opportunities will also be posted. Go to Bulldog Activities and Athletics to view current posts and activities.

Friday, June 1, 2012

STATE CHAMPION 3200 m

Congratulations to Paden Alexander for winning the 3200 m run at the Montana State Track & Field Meet at Bozeman High School's Van Winkle Stadium on May 25-26, 2012. Below are 24 pictures I took of the race in chronological order.

WELL DONE PADEN! Congratulations to you and your family!

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Germination In The 4th Grade

The Fourth Grade Class under the instruction of Mr. Tim Krantz shared a science project with me a little over a week ago. I took some photos and asked Mr. Krantz if any of his students would like to be a guest blogger and write about the experience that we could share on my blog. After talking to his class, Mr. Krantz came back and said a number of students were excited about the opportunity and submitted work to be considered. Therefore, without further explanation, I am proud to introduce my 4th Grade guest blogger: River Gonzalas.

First Nancy Schwietzer the governor's wife gave us planters and seeds. The second thing we had to do was study about the plants, the germination, the depth and how far away from each row you need to plant them. Then we went outside and filled our planters with soil. Finally we put the seeds in it. I put carrots, radish, spinach and cilantro in my planter. Everyday for four days we took them outside and watered them. We put plastic wrap on them to keep the condensation in there like a green house. Then the weekend came, Mrs. Linda Snyder volunteered to let us keep the planters in her classroom. Mr. Krantz let the boys and girls take turns taking care of them. Finally Mr. Krantz arranged for Mr. Young and his students to help divide the planters so we could each have our own planter. I am glad I had this experience with my friends, classmates and teacher! - River Gonzalez

Process Chart by 4th Grade Student Creedince Hammond.

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CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS' SOFTBALL

The Mission, Arlee and Charlo (MAC) girls softball team won 3rd place at the Montana State Tournament last weekend. Congratulation girls, well done! You make Mission proud! Special thanks to Mr. Bruce Nerby for sharing the photos.

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Ronan-St. Ignatius Boys & Girls B6 District Track Champions

Both Boys and Girls Track Teams won the B6 District Track titles this last weekend. The final Boys Team score after Saturday: Ronan-St. Ignatius 161, Florence 150, Loyola Sacred Heart 119, Deer Lodge 84. The final Girls Team score after Saturday: Ronan-St. Ignatius 158, Florence 150, Loyola Sacred Heart 119 and Deer Lodge 81.

Mission District Champions were: Nikko Alexander (Javelin), Ashley Courville (3200m), Twlya Hogge (Shot Put), Jenny Larsson (High Jump) and Stephanie Lewandowski (100m Hurdles).

Mission School Records Set: Paden Alexander and Stephanie Lewandowski set school records. Paden ran 2:06:64 to break the 800 meter record held by Aaron Trudeau at 2:06.68. Stephanie broke her 100m Hurdle record with a 17.02 breaking her old record of 17.22.

Western B Divisional Qualifiers and Events

Boys

Paden Alexander (3): 800m, 1600m, 3200m
Patrick Eichert (1): Triple Jump
Dylan Evans (1): High Jump

Girls

Rose Bear Don't Walk (2): 1600m, 3200m
Auxie Cates (1): Triple Jump
Ashley Courville (3): 800m, 1600m, 3200m
Kaylie Durglo (3): Triple Jump, 100 m Hurdles, 100m X 4 Relay
Courtney Heath (2): 1600m, 3200m
Twyla Hogge (1): Shot Put
Jenny Larsson (2): High Jump, Javelin
Stephanie Lewandowski (5): High Jump, 100 m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, Long Jump, 100m X 4 Relay

Good luck at Divisionals!
WESTERN B DIVISIONAL: May 18 & 19 Corvalis, MT

CONGRATULATIONS B6 DISTRICT BOYS & GIRLS CHAMPIONS!